Dartford Football Club has released a statement to put an end to speculation online that the fatal shooting last night involved fans.

Co-chairman Dave Skinner confirmed it was not connected to visiting fans from Luton Town FC or Dartford FC.

The statement also denied reports of “unsporting behaviour and damages being caused by visiting fans from Luton Town Football Club”.

It continued: “Dartford Football Club would like to thank Luton Town Football Club visiting fans for respecting Princes Park Stadium and can confirm that no damages or unacceptable behaviour was reported by our security teams for the evening in question.

“Luton Town fans left the stadium in good spirit and no cause for concern was raised.”